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Phip Family History

Phip Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Philp, Shi, Chi, Philip, Prim, Peil, Popp, Shim, Pi, Pipe

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Where is the Phip family from?

You can see how Phip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phip family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Phip families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Phip families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Phip's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Phip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Phip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phip census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Phip. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Phip. For the veterans among your Phip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phip lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phip ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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